Jewelry Picture Memory Frame – Craft Activity for Seniors

Are you looking for a heartwarming and creative activity for seniors in aged care? Introducing the Framed Jewelry Art, a beautiful craft that not only engages the elderly but also creates cherished keepsakes. This delightful activity is perfect for repurposing broken jewelry, single earrings, and even pretty buttons.

Jewelry is more than just sparkly stones. It’s a tale of memories and emotions, filled with stories waiting to be told. You know that jewelry box that’s stuffed with mismatched earrings and brooches? Imagine how much more meaningful it would be if those knick-knacks shared history with someone special, like your grandma, sister, or bestie. Instead of saying goodbye to those sentimental treasures, why not give them a new life? Turn those jewels into a framed keepsake, and you’ll have a stunning reminder of your loved ones for years to come!

A Free and Downloadable PDF of this activity is available at the bottom of this page!

Crafting the Framed Jewelry Art

Join us and experience an amazing activity while crafting memories through the Jewelry Picture Memory Frame designed for seniors in aged care. Are you ready? Let your artistic talent shine!

Materials Needed

The following tools are needed to craft the Jewelry Picture Memory Frame. You can find these materials at your local store, in the corners of your house, or inside the facility!

Glue Gun and Stick Glue
Old Jewelry
Frame
Cotton
Construction Paper

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Gather all your materials — a picture frame, old jewelry, cotton batting, construction paper or fabric, and a hot glue gun with glue sticks. Any frame will work, even a cheap certificate frame.

Step 2: Flip the frame over and remove the back panel. Take out anything inside (glass, cardboard backing, etc.).

Step 3: Take the glass panel and spread a layer of cotton batting over it. This creates a soft, padded surface for your jewelry to sit on.

Hands spreading white cotton batting onto the glass panel of a picture frame to create a padded base

Step 4: Acquire a suitable adhesive, such as glue, and affix the cotton securely to the glass, ensuring a firm attachment. eg. Glue the cotton down so it stays in place on the glass.

Step 5: Cut a piece of fabric or construction paper to size and glue it on top of the cotton. This becomes the background for your jewelry art — dark colours like black velvet work beautifully.

Dark velvet fabric being placed over cotton batting on a picture frame glass panel to create the jewelry art base

Step 6: Place the padded base back into the frame and secure it with hot glue around the edges.

Step 7: Now the fun part! Lay out your jewelry pieces on the base and arrange them into your desired design — whether it’s a floral bouquet, a tree, or an abstract pattern. Play around with the layout before gluing anything down.